Kings-Hants MP Kody Blois and his wife Kim are proud of Louis, a Bernese mountain dog, who won the first place in the Global Cutest Pets Showdown. Louis was up against the winners of competitions in Canada and the United States. “A little source of Canadian pride just before Christmas,” Blois said. Photo by ContributedArticle contentLouis has gone international.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentKings-Hants MP Kody Blois and his wife Kim’s two-year-old Bernese mountain dog was recently crowned the winner of the first Global Cutest Pets Showdown.Article contentArticle content“He’s part of the family,” Blois said of Louis who turns three in January. “It was nice to be able to have him recognized and celebrated. We think he’s cute and we had that validated through the process.”Article contentArticle content Louis was victorious in the first Global Cutest Pets Showdown against competitors from the United States and Europe. Photo by ContributedArticle contentThe friendly competition is organized by the Canadian Animal Health Institute (CAHI), the Animal Health Institute (AHI), and AnimalhealthEurope. It features winners of the three contests held in Canada, the United States and Europe. Votes came in from around the world.Article content“Louis didn’t just win the hearts of Canadians – he won over our European and American friends as well,” Dr. Catherine Filejski, CAHI president and CEO, said in a news release.Article content“Team Canada is thrilled to take home the title, and this global competition is a reminder of how our love of pets knows no boundaries and why we work to champion animal health every day. When our pets thrive, so do we.”Article contentBlois said the victory had not gone to the personable dog’s head.Article contentArticle content“He’s always been a confident dog, but he’s not arrogant,” he said. “We gave him a few extra treats for the big win, so he’s in good spirits.”Article contentArticle contentLouis won the Cutest Pets on Parliament Hill Contest in June. The third annual competition was hosted by the CAHI. It was decided by votes across the country and Blois thanked all those who participated.Article content“It was a community effort.”Article contentSubmissions came from Parliamentarians, political staffers, riding candidates, and press gallery members. They were judged by a panel of animal lovers and community leaders.Article contentBlois, who added a post on social media about the victories, said he tries to share a mix of government business as well as what is happening in Kings-Hants communities online while finding positive messages to share. He said there was a lot of positive interactions to the recent post.Article content“Hopefully other people are as proud as we are,” Blois said of Louis. “If you see Louis out at a parade or out in the community, don’t be afraid to say hello.”Article content
Kings-Hants MPs Bernese mountain dog wins international competition
